Celtic FC - AC Milan

[rossoneri]

Hope that with new transfers in january will beat them

[zlatanov]

this game is a good 2.5 months away ... isn't it a bit too early for a game thread, which will most probably end up in a discussion of whish players Milan should get in January?

[Egoistka]

that is a lucky draw....I think we got the easiest team :)

[mrki]

this game is a good 2.5 months away ... isn't it a bit too early for a game thread, which will most probably end up in a discussion of whish players Milan should get in January?


hehe,yes indeed. Maybe it would be good if some Caltic fans,or people that know Celtic better than the most of us tell us something about Celtic team, in details.

[Bresciano]

Easy for Milan, if they can't win in the first match, they will destroy Celtic in the second game at the san siro.

[wheels]

hehe,yes indeed. Maybe it would be good if some Caltic fans,or people that know Celtic better than the most of us tell us something about Celtic team, in details.
We know that Milan aren't in great form at the moment but we (Celtic) aren't playing at our best either. The team is as follows:

GK: Boruc - Our best keeper in 20 years and saved a Saha penalty to get us here.

DL: Naylor - Every Celtic fan was worried when we signed him but he recently got SPL player of the month and has been one of our best players this season. Excellent crosser and solid defensively.
DR: Wilson - Strachan (coach) said he's the best defender in Scotland. Hasn't had a bad game so far. Great potential.
DC: Balde - Needs someone to guide him. Poor since Mjallby left 2 seasons ago.
DC: Caldwell/McManus - Average players at this level.

ML: McGeady/Maloney - Maloney was voted SPL player of the year and young player of the year last season. 16 goals and 23 assists last season!!! He hasn't been his best this season and McGeady has taken his place. McGeady played against Milan 2 seasons ago and got motm. If you remember Nesta was clapping him during the game and Maldini also praised him. He is much, much better than he was then but lacks confidence in Europe. Very skillful player.

MR: Nakamura - Our best player! Probably the most intelligient player to have played for Celtic, he could play blind folded. ;) He has been our best player this season, along with McGeady. Superb passer, superb technique, nice skills. A class above everyone in Scotland.

MC: Lennon - Holding midfielder who breaks up play and plays the short passes.

MC: Gravesen - imo he's better than Petrov but most Celtic fans aren't impressed yet. Suprisingly he's a very creative player and, unlike Petrov, he'll be really up for it in the big games like this.

FC: Vennegoor - Tall striker. Excellent at holding up the ball and a great header.
FC: Miller - A workhorse. A nightmare for any defender on his day. Hasn't been scoring many goals but he runs non stop for 90 minutes and is good with the ball at his feet.

Jarosik, Sno, Zurawski, Maloney/McGeady and Riordan are the main back up players. I'm sure there'll be 1 or 2 players brought in in January, definitely a central defender and maybe a striker.

None of us expect to win. We'll probably expect to win the first leg by a goal, or maybe draw, but it'll be different in the San Siro.

btw - The weekend after the 2nd leg is the following fixtures:
Celtic v Rangers
Inter v Milan

[Egoistka]

Anyways, among those teams that we could have got...we got Celtic - and i think that is good (it is not that I understimate Celtic), but we did not get Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barca or Liverpool. And that is really good :)

[wheels]

Anyways, among those teams that we could have got...we got Celtic - and i think that is good (it is not that I understimate Celtic), but we did not get Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barca or Liverpool. And that is really good :)
We know everyone wanted to draw us or Lille. :) We are one of the 2 weakest teams left so your definitely not underestimating us.

[Egoistka]

We know everyone wanted to draw us or Lille. :) We are one of the 2 weakest teams left so your definitely not underestimating us.

lol :) ...yeah, I know that Real madrid, Barca and Liverpool definately had their fingers crossed at the moment of draw...The all wanted to get us as the next opponent. But..unlucky they are...:) Do you think they all had tears in their eyes when they found out that Celtic got us? :ilol: :ilol: :ilol:

[zlatanov]

I doubt anyone of Barca, Chelski or real wanted to get us since these games are 2.5 months away and this makes current form more or less irrelevent.

[kastriot]

I agree with Zlat,I`m quit sure that, Roma,Liverpool,Valencia were more wanted than we were.. We might not be the best team in the world right now,but we are the most experienced team in the CL.This team till now played two finals,one semi-final,and quarter final. And that means a lot in the CL.

And,as Zlat said there are two months left... changes can be made and our form can go up.

[Pireloke]

Celtic is not to be underestimated, especialy in Scotland, just ask Man Utd. We played some years ago against them in the group fase of CL and we won, but back then we had a younger team and a different number 7.

I hope the team will be ready and don't get on the field in Glasgow thinking they've already won, else they're not going to know what hits them, just like Istanbul second half.

In a way, I would have prefered Real Merda or Barça in that respect, because then we would have been the underdog, now everyone expects us to go through, and the Scots have nothing to lose, everything to win... remember Deportivo also.

The good thing is that if we screw up there we still have the second leg at home, everybody seems happy we got Celtic, I hope and expect we will prevail in the end, and that is only if we play at our best,but it won't be a walk in the park, that's for sure.

[Paddy De Nagan]

that is a lucky draw....I think we got the easiest team :)

I think Arsenal got the easiest team. Celtic showed us a couple of years ago that they can cope well with us. While they have improved since, we have gone backwards.

And the match is on a different day to Liverpool's game, so it will be shown live here in Ireland. My local bar is a huge Celtic following, so I'll enjoy wearing my Milan jersey proudly. Infact I will buy the new jersey just for the occaasion. With Gattuso on the back (he's my fav player, and it will wind the Celts up as he used to play for Rangers)

[nefremo]

Zlat is right. Nobody wanted to get Milan, no matter of our current form. Milan is Milan after all and the player we have could walk in almost every team in the world and start. We are in a poor form, but as mentioned the game isn't untill more then 2 months from now and the form can change in a couple of weeks. Besides, Milan will always be Milan and even if we are having the worst season of them all, when we come up against a big team like Barca, Real, Man U, Inter...etc. we will always play our best. Games like those are derbys and derbys are always the most unpredictable no matter what the team's form is. That is the reason why I think nobody wanted Milan despite the poor form.

[Nalx]

Everybody says we are lucky. Not trying to under estimate Celtic, but I believe we are. Let's just hope that we're not running out of luck pretty soon

[oceanofemotion]

i have this impressin that milan plays better against bg team. (Inter in 2005, Bayern in 2006).
On the other hand I hope you remember (Deportivo 2004 PSV in 2005 and Lyon in 2006)

[zZ[-_-]Zz]

We know everyone wanted to draw us or Lille. :) We are one of the 2 weakest teams left so your definitely not underestimating us.
we are probably one of the weakest teams that finished in first place... if not the weakest... and results do not lie...

[merlin07]

you must be happy with draw today,

I'm looking forward to coming to milan.

[merlin07]

hehe,yes indeed. Maybe it would be good if some Caltic fans,or people that know Celtic better than the most of us tell us something about Celtic team, in details.


Glasgow bhoy here, what do you want know.

[zlatanov]

hey Merlin, welcome to MM :)
I merged your other thread into this one.

P.S. Hope, you magic runs out for the games vs Milan :D

[kastriot]

Glasgow bhoy here, what do you want know.

We want to know all Celtics weaknesses, but we want an objective opinion...

And how come they re getting much better than you guys this last couple of years???

Who is Celtics best player,that we should keep an eye on??

[zlatanov]

kastriot, I think merlin is one of the bhoys i.e. a Celtic fan.
but I am sure he could talk all day on why Celtic has been doing better than Rangers for the past couple of years :tong:

[kastriot]

kastriot, I think merlin is one of the bhoys i.e. a Celtic fan.
but I am sure he could talk all day on why Celtic has been doing better than Rangers for the past couple of years :tong:


My mistake,I thought he was a Rangers fan...It would have been interesting to hear their opinion... anyway Forza Milan!!! :5schal: :5schal: :5schal:
We dont need to know anything about Celtic as we simply are better than them,

Let them think how can they surprise us..

[merlin07]

sorry boys had go out for awhile.

yes i'm a celtic fan.

We've plenty of weakness, our defence can't cope with corners or freekicks,
we sold our best midfielder to aston villa and forward line can't score since Larsson,Hartson and Sutton left.

But we've got Nakamura who you all know about, now that boy is class

[zZ[-_-]Zz]

hmmm... we ourselves have defensive problems too... especially from set-pieces & crosses... not to mention pace... and like yourself... our forward line can't score (PK or open goal included)...

and our only real attackin' threat is Kaka... which you guys should know about too...

[humanTORCH]

I am dissapointed we don't get Real merdas :dontkn:
Well at least we had celtic but not Barca :nervous:

[Helena]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=night-the-boy-became-a-milan-%26method=full%26objectid=18271953%26siteid=66633-name_page.html

Very nice article from the Dailyrecord, December 16th.

[merlin07]

Zz']hmmm... we ourselves have defensive problems too... especially from set-pieces & crosses... not to mention pace... and like yourself... our forward line can't score (PK or open goal included)...

and our only real attackin' threat is Kaka... which you guys should know about too...


Good stuff, so we're in with a chance :excited:

What players are you targeting during the transfer window????

[zZ[-_-]Zz]

Good stuff, so we're in with a chance :excited:

What players are you targeting during the transfer window????
no worries... you guys are definitely in with a chance... glad to get you excited...

well... accordin' to history... we don't do much durin' the Jan TW... and we always target old players past their prime... and with our management insistin' (& lyin') that our current crop are good enough & are "champions"... things don't seems good to rejuvenate our agin' & uninspired squad...

anyway... to inform you... we have failed in our transfers bids so far... our (rumoured) targets all choosin' to go elsewhere or remain where they were... Ibra & Crespo moved to Inter... Tavano moved to Roma... Gago & Higuain moved to Real Madrid... Buffon stayed with Juve... Zambrotta forced to Barca... just to name some...

with such a poor campaign (both in transfers & results)... i doubt any of our targets will arrive... so basically what you see now is gonna be what you get come Feb... unless things make a big u-turn... which seem unlikely...

[Rab]

I don't actually think this Celtic team are that great. Certainly, they are solid enough, but the central reason they are so far ahead in the SPL is because Rangers are utterly pish. They've a few decent players (Boruc, Gravesen, Nakamura, Vennegoor) but Milan ought to expect to beat them easily enough.

They are, however, very very good at home. If Milan can avoid defeat at Parkhead, then I'm in no doubt they'll cruise through. But that's as far as they'll go in the competition.

[Rando]

we have good luck in drawing easy group , now we get celtic? good omen? i am not saying celtic is easy, but we could have drawn barca,madrid or porto.

[minhduc]

We can beat Celtic and face either Lille, Roma, Porto, Valencia, PSV or BM in next round.

[hitmannq8]

If we win, i think we'll play against Inter :D

[Egoistka]

If we win, i think we'll play against Inter :D

And there is nothing good about that...Inter now is in a very good form. And we are not...

[humanTORCH]

right now they are in better form than us, but the next CL match will be 2.5 months away. Still too early to write off our beloved Milan.
By the way Galliani sentence will be reduced till 23 Dec. :1d31:

[mrki]

We can beat Celtic and then Inter...then L'pool in semis and Sheva's Russia-team in final! Then it would be worth like 3 CL in one!

[Pireloke]

We can beat Celtic and then Inter...then L'pool in semis and Sheva's Russia-team in final! Then it would be worth like 3 CL in one!

Liverpool is going to be owned bad by Barcelona, mark my words, anyway I hate both teams, so the outcome will always be good. If we play Inter in CL, it's a must win, a revenge they'll never forget. As for Chelsea let them and Lyon fight it out in the next round, that would be great also. But first Celtic, they remember me of Deportivo, fortunately we play the second leg at home this time.

[vlado]

I'm glad that we are playing with Celtic... It should be maybe a little problem in the game in Celtic, but i hope that we are gona win that game, and then we are gona destroy em in San Siro !

[merlin07]

It's nice to see that you have us beat already.


Write us off at your pearl.

1 team has took all 3 points at celtic park in the CL and that was an on form Barca team and you all know that AC are far from that!!!

Sooner or later we will win away from home and the San Siro sounds good to me.

[Vadim]

I'll be the last one to write you off... even if we win 5-0 at Celtic Park I won't write you off. I really feel some people are underestimating them, this is the team that beat Man U, not an easy thing to do. I can understand that on paper, we are seen as the favorites, but that means nothing.

[Dr Milano]

It's nice to see that you have us beat already.


Write us off at your pearl.

1 team has took all 3 points at celtic park in the CL and that was an on form Barca team and you all know that AC are far from that!!!

Sooner or later we will win away from home and the San Siro sounds good to me.
lol

calm down lad ... you got beat 3 - 1 by copenhagen .. san siro .. i hope not ..

yer you must admit tho your not at full strength - your not playing the best you can in the league n cup .. in champions league ur home record sent u through not your away lol ... you lost all your away games ..

celtic park sounds good to me as well ... :respect: u didnt beat us thier last time .. 0 - 0

[merlin07]

Is it true Shevo is on his way back??

[Dr Milano]

Is it true Shevo is on his way back??
doubt it .. plus we dont need the lapdog ... :p286:

fletchers good aint he

[merlin07]

doubt it .. plus we dont need the lapdog ... :p286:

fletchers good aint he


Fletchers Who???


P.s if Lille can win at your fortress them i'm sure we're in with a shout :neww:

[mrki]

If Milan buys few good palyers in winter, Celtic is out, Milan is simply too experienced.
We will win, and thats it. :)

[Jeff]

P.s if Lille can win at your fortress them i'm sure we're in with a shout :neww:

Unfortunately, no team has not beaten Milan once Milan has qualified during the group stage, including Lens.

[wheels]

lol

calm down lad ... you got beat 3 - 1 by copenhagen .. san siro .. i hope not ..

In fairness we should have won by about 3 goals in Copenhagen. :) They created nothing in open play (seriously) and we created about 6 clear cut chances. If we could defend set pieces and had Larsson we would have won that match 3-0.

We usually don't play badly away from home. Juve, Bayern, Milan, Man Utd, Barca, Lyon - 6 of Europe's best and none of those teams beat us comfortably (Barca didn't beat us). In fact, only Man Utd probably deserved to beat us and they got a penalty that shouldn't have been. We've been very unlucky.

On paper we look terrible away from home but we're not that bad most of the time.

[Tony29.]

All 11 players from Milan's starting line up are better than the Celtic 11.
But in a CL knock out match, where Celtic hasn't been not even once, i'm sure the Scotish side will give 101%. They will run and fight even more than Milan players, and that way they will match them and equal the quality gap and experience gap between them.

But this is where high class comes to make the difference. No matter the desire or fighting spirit, Celtic doesn't has a Kaka in their squad, and players like Kaka, Zidane and Sheva win this kind of matches.
I predict Celtic players to give the matches of their lifes and to make it damn hard for Milan to win a match. But i also predict Kaka to shine up at certain moment of those 180 minutes and take Milan to the 1/4 finals.
Lets wait and see if i'm right :)

[mzk57]

I think we should not beat Celtic 2-0 or 3-0 , we should hammer them 7-0 :devs: becoz they talk alot being one of the most passsionate clubs of Europe :d33: and it simply makes me furious :wth:

[entropy13]

The Gers fans are backing us, so that would be a bonus :D

[Horia CRINA]

CELTIC is the w..k.n..es team that arrive in 1/8
so is true that 'LUCK STAY CLOSE TO THE STRONGER'

[Marxisti/Milan]

I believe ac milan..we are the champions..
ac milan will win against celtic..
I guess match score..

ac milan-2
celtic -0

celtic-2
ac milan-2

[Marxisti/Milan]

forza milan..forza milan..forza milan..

[milan_gila]

Originally Posted by Egoistka
Anyways, among those teams that we could have got...we got Celtic - and i think that is good (it is not that I understimate Celtic), but we did not get Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barca or Liverpool. And that is really good

[killiegradge]

I was at the Ceptic-Killie game yesterday and Ceptic were rank rotten!And the fans were no better-it had all the atmpsphere of a morgue!Id like to think that Gilas finishing will be better than that of Rhian Dodds and Danny Invincible!If they had trhere shooting boots on we wud have been 3 up at half time!
I will be back again in February and fully expect my team to win on this occassion.
I do hope they sort out the seating in the away section at the San Giro as there are many missing seats and of course there is still the famous "restricted view" from many.
Forza Milan
Forza killie

[Milanista22]

We should beat Celtic pretty comfortably, they're average @ best. We would have to play very badly not to win.

:5dito: :5dito: :5dito:

:3band:

[devoted_dm]

My predictions:

Celtic 1-1 Milan, Milan 2-1 Celtic

Celtic will give everything they have, and should not be underestimated. But we have the players to get us through to the quarter finals. I think our most important players will be Seedorf and Gattuso. I expect these games to be very physical, so everything depends on whether these two players will be able to win the ball for us in midfield, to provide Pirlo and Kaká with possession, not to mention space to move in.

And I wouldn't be surprised to see Pippo scoring the decisive goal at the San Siro ;)

[Milanista22]

^ I fancy it being, Celtic 0-1 Milan, Milan 3-1 Celtic. :5drunk:

[merlin07]

I was at the Ceptic-Killie game yesterday and Ceptic were rank rotten!And the fans were no better-it had all the atmpsphere of a morgue!Id like to think that Gilas finishing will be better than that of Rhian Dodds and Danny Invincible!If they had trhere shooting boots on we wud have been 3 up at half time!
I will be back again in February and fully expect my team to win on this occassion.
I do hope they sort out the seating in the away section at the San Giro as there are many missing seats and of course there is still the famous "restricted view" from many.
Forza Milan
Forza killie

Bwwhahahahahaahahah.

Sour grapes soft lad.

We didn't even get out of second gear for you mini huns.
We've not played well this seasons bar benfica at home and with less than half a team we gave you a slapping,so you just get back to your tenner bag and go and shag your burd who is also your maw!!!!!!!!

P.s we're taking your left back off you, Yes thats right, your captain :nana:

Hail Hail

Forza Milan
Forza Celtic




:3band:

[wheels]

No matter the desire or fighting spirit, Celtic doesn't has a Kaka in their squad, and players like Kaka, Zidane and Sheva win this kind of matches.
We don't have Kaka but we have Naka! ;) I believe he's one of the most intelligient players in the world. His passing is superb too. Fantastic technically. Great skill when needed. The only attributes he lacks is strength and things like aggression but the rest of his game us up there with the best in the world. I honestly can't believe we have a player as good as him. He's up there will Larsson in terms of ability, although completely different players.

He set up our 2 goals again this week. He has actually set up 4 and scored 1 of our last 5 goals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8IaLqC40w

killiegradge - The atmosphere is always bad at Celtic park for league games. Especially at 3 O'Clock on a Tuesday afternoon. If Kilmarnock were playing St.Mirren on Tuesday afternoon would the atmosphere have been excellent? No chance.

[Warp05]

Yes, Nakamura surprised me, i didn´t think that he´s so good, especially with those free kicks, he scored twice from free kick against MUFC.

But all in all, Milan is far better team, with better players, so i don´t think next stage is questionable, but this is football and anything can happen. In about 2 months we´ll find out...

[ELI-JAH abiola]

let's be a little courageous it will be ac milan of italy 4-o for celtic of scotland , both home and away whose down!

[Jeff]

As long as Milan play well in Jan and continue their form steadily, I don't see how Celtic will be able to beat milan.

[merlin07]

As long as Milan play well in Jan and continue their form steadily, I don't see how Celtic will be able to beat milan.


I must admit i fancy our chances at parkhead, but over the 2 legs i think you'll edge it, you've got to take it to account for the price kaka you could buy our whole team.

If we don't put you out, i would love to see AC win it and i hope it will be entertaining games instead of the boring games we see week in, week out.




:3band:

[Hail the hoops]

There Is no way Milan will beat Celtic at home so keep dreaming lads.

[Gooner1886]

Its going to be well interesting..

[lebanon-Acmilan]

i think milan will win 2-0 ! milan r getting better right?!

[Hail the hoops]

Dont mean this In a smart way but why ye so confident where are Milan In yer on table? I mean I dont know who will win the leg In Milan but I certainly dont think Mialn will beat them In parkhead. Well anyway's I just hope It's a good match whoever win's either way well all have a good time.

[Milan_Mad]

Dont mean this In a smart way but why ye so confident where are Milan In yer on table? I mean I dont know who will win the leg In Milan but I certainly dont think Mialn will beat them In parkhead. Well anyway's I just hope It's a good match whoever win's either way well all have a good time.Take of our -8 and we would be fourth in a much stonger table then celtic :w262:

[Jim_UK]

Id like to think that Gilas finishing will be better than that of Rhian Dodds and Danny Invincible!If they had trhere shooting boots on we wud have been 3 up at half time!

Danny Invincible is awesome! He used to play for my home town .... what a player :D

[killiegradge]

Danny Invincible is awesome! He used to play for my home town .... what a player :D
Just a pity he was Danny Invisible yesterday!

[Deeman07]

Does anyone know when tickets for the 2nd leg of this game go on sale, and what the availability will be like?

[wheels]

Nakamura play in the last league game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFlRW***oys

He's on the form of his life atm. 8 goals and 15 assists this season. We'd be half the team without Naka. :)

[Warro Bantan]

Welcome to all the Celtic fans!

I look forward to an entertaining encounter, and will say this for your chances: They are the best they have ever been, based on our overall form, but it must be remembered, that we did play much better in our last two domestic matches...so bear that in mind.

IMO Udinese, may be a little below, or of similar standard to Celtic, (I am sure the hoops fans will differ strenuously with this), so if we maintain our most recent form (we beat Udine 3-0) or improve, Celtic wont be a match for us at all, either at home, or away.

Indeed, Parkhead may be a fortress, but if we manage a scoring draw, Celtic will have it all to do in the San Siro....you will be forced to attack, creating the sort of spaces Kaka et al so love to use to create chances.

Looking forward to an exciting game of football!!

FORZA MIIIIIIIIILAN!!

[wheels]

Here's Nakamura's assessment of Milan translated into English:


Q. Please describe Milan players in short phrases;

About KAKA: “physically strong and fast”
Inzaghi: ‘furbo’ ‘malicia’ = clever but sly (used in positive meaning to praise a
footballer in Italy)

Dida: “Personally I think he is the best (=most skilled) GK in the world”
Gattuso: “fierce fighter”
Seedorf: physically strong. “He’s got a steel body, so if you hit him right in his leg, you’ll easily get hurt. When I was in Reggina, I had once made a sliding tackle against him at the risk of getting a yellow card as somebody had to stop him. I knew I stomped on his ankle but it was I that got a sore in my legs.”

Pirlo: “has a good game reading ability and very good passing"

"Pirlo usually positions in front of the 4 backs and makes accurate middle passes with strategic estimate of situations, and can turn the tide with just one play. Pirlo is the one that virtually gets behind the wheel of the team of Milan. I personally think that we (Celtic) are inclined to have a disadvantage in fighting with a team that takes ‘triple volante’ system (e.g. Hearts in SPL, Benfica and Milan in CL) --(volante is a defensive midfielder position referred to in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese) as they are always able to exploit their numerical advantage in the MF by possessing the ball freely when they are on the offense.
While their 3 volante’s plus their sidebacks are on the attack (which is in total 5 men on the attack), we are always one men lesser than them to defense them. Right MF (e.g. Naka) and LMF (e.g. Aiden) have to take care of their sidebacks, which leaves other 2 MFs to take care of their 3 men, and such numerical disadvantage will become a chronic burden to our 4 backs. As to Milan, we are more disadvantaged because they take the diamond MF formation with KaKa in top of it (behind two strikers), which forces us to take care both of Pirlo (with that ball keeping and passing ability to pierce through the DF) and Kaka (with that finishing power to burst through the DF) at the same time under such numerical disadvantage. (: you’ve got to take care of the hot-line of Pirlo and Kaka) . They will easily leave us exposed in the MF with that formation.
Milan side makes it a rule that the 4 backs should entrust the ball to Pirlo anytime, and Pirlo has a good positional sense to get such ball freely from the backs. Every attack begins from Pirlo, so I personally think that we must make sure that Pirlo is always man-marked, never let him do the job, (and then we may have a chance.)"
Taken from the 4 video's here:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=wJd2IfauEs

[ACMILAN1983]

Seems Nakamura really appreciates the work of Pirlo in our side.

[rosoneri_11]

Nakamura is a great set pieces taker!
Anyway after Celtic i want Livepool at quarter-final!We must give them a present for their night at Instabul!

[Tony29.]

Are Dida or Nesta or Serginho going to be ready for the 2 legs against Celtic ?

Thanx !

[killiegradge]

Dida should be fit.He is expected to play at Lazio on Saturday.Not sure what Nestas position is but Serginho is out for some time and it is said he may never play again!

[zlatanov]

Are Dida or Nesta or Serginho going to be ready for the 2 legs against Celtic ?

Thanx !
basically what killiegradge said - Dida, if everything goes to plan and doesn't agrevate his injury, should be part of the team for those games. Infact, with kalac injured for 2 months, Dida may very well be in the squad for the game vs Lazio and even the game.
Nesta should be back to training with the group in 2-3 weeks or so and should also be available for selection even for the first round vs Celtic ... whether he will be match-fit after such a long absence, that's a dif question. For the second game at SS, however, he should be ready to start the game bar any complications or other injuries.
As for Sergio, if he returns to training at all this season, that would happen sometime in March at the earliest and would need a good 3-4 weeks before he gets into decent shape. Of course there is a good chance he may not return at all this season and, if Milan decides to let him go, he may never even play for Milan again :( ... hope to see him soon, though :5ok:

[Dr Milano]

Nakamura is a great set pieces taker!
Anyway after Celtic i want Livepool at quarter-final!We must give them a present for their night at Instabul!
well even if we do beat em .. wouldnt win us the champions league would it ...

if they beat us they ll go on about it forever .... we beat milan twice ...

i ll like to concentrate on getting the celts out first ...

tough game and this was certainly the draw i didnt want after milan am a celtic fan ..

shame but it ll be fun ... especialy the game at celtic park ...

[skyeceltic]

Hello from Isle of Skye in Scotland.Looking forward to meeting some of you over the 2 legs.Hail Hail

[Warro Bantan]

Welcom skyeceltic!

[skyeceltic]

Thanks mate. I have been watching Celtic every week for 22 years.love watching Milan as well.Looking forward to the games.But there will be only one winner lol
Looking forward to a party in Milan.

[ACMILAN1983]

welcome Skyeceltic :)

[Gooner1886]

Lol, youve got to admire them

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xnwLsWjsJlo

[skyeceltic]

Nakamura and Mcgeady will have too much pace for the Milan defence imo.

[Warro Bantan]

Man U felt the same about Giggs and Ronaldo...and we gave them a footballing lesson over two match days.

Pace isnt enough..there is a reason Nakamura isnt playing for a big club in Italy...he wasnt good enough...now, dont get me wrong, he is an excellent player....for the SPL.

Mcgeady...who is he again?

:firedev:

[kris]

Nakamura and Mcgeady will have too much pace for the Milan defence imo.

Unless Nakamura have trained heavily on his pace I don't know why you are saying this. He never was a speedster in Italy. the players he will meet will also most likely be more pacy than him. I don't know about Macgeady, but as long as he is not "Suazo pacy" and you play counterattacks I don't see any problem.

[Pajo]

This won't be so hard match for you boys.. The only threat I see is Nakamuras free kicks... But, you have Storari now, and he is a great catcher of long shoots... You'll get past them, I know it....

[Dr Milano]

hey welcome celts ... am a celt fan too a little more milan

anyways

nakamura ... isnt fast at alll ... - hes just got good vision and other capibilities but hes gotta get through gattuso pirlo and milans experienced team not like some aberdeen or dundee

mcgeady - all give ya that one hes certainly one to watch out :beach:

still remember his tricks against rangers they were fabulous ....

the turns .. :w262:

[wheels]

Pace isnt enough..there is a reason Nakamura isnt playing for a big club in Italy...he wasnt good enough...now, dont get me wrong, he is an excellent player....for the SPL.
First of all, as someone else said, Naka is slow. I can't agree with what you said at all. Naka is definitely good enough for big European clubs. He says the reason he's so much better at Celtic compared to Reggina is because at Reggina they spent most of the match defending.

Naka is a playmaker. In the same way as Pirlo. The difference is Naka doesn't have the strength or defensive attributes to play in Pirlo's role. He's as good a passer and as intelligient as Pirlo though and also has more skill. imo he's the most intelligient player to ever play for Celtic, even more so than Larsson. He's a player that controls games when we have possession. At Celtic we always have most of the possession in the league which is why he looks much better.

I can't believe I didn't know who he was when he played in Italy as he is world class. The first I knew of him was at the confederations cup where he got man of the match against Greece and Brazil. In the summer Seville tried to get him but he signed an extension to his contract.

I don't like to see people say Naka only looks good in the SPL. :) I really hope he's at his best against Milan. He'll get more space in the home match against Milan than he's used to because in Scotland you don't get much time on the ball.

I'll tell you what. Search for streaming software called PPMate. Celtic's match at 3pm tomorrow will be on a channel called Goal TV 2. Watch it and I can guarantee you Naka will have a great match as he always does at home.

[ACMILAN1983]

wheels, though I admit I'm a fan of Nakamura, I don't quite agree with you in your assessment. At Reggina Nakamura didn't do badly, but he was playing a style of play that doesn't necessarily suit his game best (like you said, Reggina aren't well known for dominating matches and holding the ball), while the faster pace and more space of the Scottish game affords him the opportunity to get the best out of him. I think in his time in Italy he's also developed into a more complete player, tactically and physically and has learned to apply himself more effectively in a game.

I think your assessment of Pirlo compared to Nakamura is quite a bit off though. You're right Nakamura doesn't necessarily have the strength (debatable) and defensive attributes of Pirlo, but that's because Pirlo is tactically more aware than Nakamura, so defensively his positional sense is better, but also he knows when to foul to stop opponents playing. I don't think Nakamura's passing or intelligence (in footballing terms) are as good as Pirlo's, who has developed an incredible sense to read the play and make the passes like a wood (golf club). These are two aspects of his game that make him such a unique player. Also I don't think he's more skillful than Pirlo, as Pirlo's technical ability is unbelievable, just that in his role, he hasn't got the need to beat too many players before moving the ball on (doing so would negatively impact our play). However, I do think Nakamura is a little quicker than Pirlo and certainly more consistent with his set pieces. I would have liked to have seen Nakamura try Pirlo's role, I think he wouldn't be too bad with some minor adjustments to his game.

Also, he won't get more space against Milan than he used to, but maybe more time (depending on tactics). Italy is notorious for it's pressing game and tight marking.

[wheels]

Obviously everyone has their own opinions but I really think Naka reads a game as good as any player in the world. Up there with Pirlo in that department. At Celtic there is no player close to his wavelength. Ex-Milan player Ruud Gullit called Naka a genius a few months ago. As did Liam Brady (best ever Irish player), Jamie Redknapp and Gordon Strachan. The reason they use the word genius is because of his intelligience.

Strachan also said last season that he's the most technically gifted player he has either played with or coached. He has played with the likes of Cantona so that's big praise.

Naka lacks the Roy Keane attributes - aggression, leadership, determination, etc. He also lacks strength and is a poor tackler. That's the reason he'll never play in such an important position as Pirlo's.

I feel lucky that Naka is playing for Celtic. Obviously at Milan he'd be just another player but he's a class above everyone at Celtic. :)

Watch the Celtic game tomorrow and see his intelligience. I'll be watching Lazio v Milan on Sunday. ;)

btw - At Celtic he's double marked most of the time. He doesn't get any space at all. Even Man Utd gave us a lot more space than we're used to.

[ACMILAN1983]

Your entitled to your own opinion and I won't force my opinion. In the end, we can both agree he's a class player.

One thing though, about playing Pirlo's role. You'd be surprised how little of the "Roy Keane" qualities Pirlo has. He's not actually at all agressive, nor is he determined (in the sense you are referring to of course), lacks strength also and isn't a great tackler. However, he has a player who compliments these qualities perfectly in Rino Gattuso (who I'm sure you won't be a big fan of ;) ). Pirlo is a leader in that he is able to be a leader on the field with his play, literally commanding the game. I personally think Nakamura could have possibly played this role (maybe it's a bit late now for him to change position), because he has shown vision, technique, control (he often dominates Celtic games), great distribution and intelligence. I'm not saying he's definately suited to this position (hard to tell until I see it), but I would have liked to have seen someone try it.

[humanTORCH]

Gatusso will deal with him in midfield. We will see what naka is made off when facing the beast. I have to admit Naka is a genius player but if Milan can stop his contributions from midfield by not giving him rooms then Milan will control the game.
By the way there is this player name Kaka you should be worried about. :D
and one more, Gourcuff if he get playing time :nasty:

Anyway home it will be a great match. I like the celtic fans pure class ;)

[wheels]

Good win for us today, highlights:

http://media.putfile.com/highlights--

17 assists for Nakamura this season now. :D

[Warro Bantan]

Well Celtic fans...if we play you guys like how we played vs Lazio, the tie is yours!

Good luck in the next round!

[skyeceltic]

That will be the same Mcgeady who made a fool out of Nesta and co the last time we played.remember him.Nesta applauded him of the park at the end.

[Warro Bantan]

That will be the same Mcgeady who made a fool out of Nesta and co the last time we played.remember him.Nesta applauded him of the park at the end. Remind us of the aggregate score at the end of both match days please? I recall that this, ie the result, is slightly more important than who made a fool of whom.... :r11:

[Tony75]

He applauded him for one move in the match. the rest of the time has was busy sending ye back into the UEFA Cup.

[wheels]

He didn't make a fool of Nesta, it was Collocini (sp?).

[skyeceltic]

I was sat 20 feet away when he put the ball round one side of nesta and he went the other way.Lots more to come in a fortnight.

[Xudong]

He didn't make a fool of Nesta, it was Collocini (sp?).

It is Coloccini. :D

[hitmannq8]

That will be the same Mcgeady who made a fool out of Nesta and co the last time we played.remember him.Nesta applauded him of the park at the end.

do u really think you can compare Celtic players to Milan? and if mcgeady made a fool of nesta, i think kaka made a fool of 4 players in just one attack 2 years ago!! he nutmegged two, and outsprinted the other 2.. there was also a certain Sheva who enjoyed scoring freely against you.. trust me skyceltic, u dont want to go in there - comparing Celtic to Milan, IN ANY MEANS..

[skyeceltic]

In my opinion drawing Ac Milan was the best draw for us.We are easily capable of winning over 2 legs.I can count on one hand the amount of teams who have come to Celtic park and won.Milan certainly not at their best at the moment.

[Xudong]

In my opinion drawing Ac Milan was the best draw for us.We are easily capable of winning over 2 legs.I can count on one hand the amount of teams who have come to Celtic park and won.Milan certainly not at their best at the moment.

We think alike and we don't think alike.. :bri:

1) You believe that AC Milan was the best draw for Celtics, great! We, too, believe that Celtics was the best draw for AC Milan. :ilol: Kudos to UEFA who obviously made a great draw out of it. :howler: :rotfl: :rotfl: :ilol: :ilol:

2) But even though I believe that we are capable of winning over 2 legs, I don't see it happen easily. :wallbang: :wallbang: :(

[wheels]

We won 1-4 today in the cup.

Dodgy highlights:
http://media.putfile.com/livingston-v-celtic

Nakamura has 19 assists now. :2whis:

[Pireloke]

In my opinion drawing Ac Milan was the best draw for us.We are easily capable of winning over 2 legs.I can count on one hand the amount of teams who have come to Celtic park and won.Milan certainly not at their best at the moment.

It's good to dream. I like dreamers. Now ask yourself one question, all footballistic rubbish about players set aside, who brings more money into UEFA's wallet if they go to the next turn? If you got the answer, then you know who will pass the turn, one way or the other.

Just to help : which will generate more sponsor money and TV-audience in the quarter finals : Barcelona - Milan or Barcelona - Celtic? Replace Barcelona by Real Madrid, Bayern München, Inter Milan, Lyon, Valencia or any other of the teams if needed.

That's all there is. UEFA has already decided who will play the final even, don't be fooled, and no Celtic nor Milan are selected...

[ACMILAN1983]

Pireloke, I've had to edit 2-3 posts of yours now today due to swearing, I hope not to have to edit more.

[Hail the hoops]

It's good to dream. I like dreamers. Now ask yourself one question, all footballistic rubbish about players set aside, who brings more money into UEFA's wallet if they go to the next turn? If you got the answer, then you know who will pass the turn, one way or the other.

Just to help : which will generate more sponsor money and TV-audience in the quarter finals : Barcelona - Milan or Barcelona - Celtic? Replace Barcelona by Real Madrid, Bayern München, Inter Milan, Lyon, Valencia or any other of the teams if needed.

That's all there is. UEFA has already decided who will play the final even, don't be fooled, and no Celtic nor Milan are selected...


UEFA have already decided who plays In the final?
Sorry to say It doesn't work like that not like In Italy.

[Xudong]

UEFA have already decided who plays In the final?
Sorry to say It doesn't work like that not like In Italy.

what do you mean by "in Italy"? :d55: won't you please make some constructive or meaningful statement?

I honestly don't see how Celtics fans could grow such arrogance against AC Milan. I certainly wish that the Celtics players and coach underestimate us too, like some of their fans.

True, we are not in good time, but we are still more than capable of beating Celtics (and I am not claiming that it would be easy though), so why don't we wait until both legs are played.

p.s. I don't agree with Pireloke's last statement at all either. I think it was irresponsible to say that, but your 'not like in Italy' simply isn't helping either.

[Hail the hoops]

Well whats that guy swearing for then?

Didnt mean to offened anyone I was just stating the fact that In Italy they knew who was gonna win didnt they? Not like that now.

No arrogance here to Milan fans. I jut hope Its a good match yes Milan are favourites I just hope Its a good game and will be great to see so many good footballers from Italy that wouldn't really get to see.
Except the world cup :cry:

[Hail the hoops]

Not offence to any fans intended.

Underestimate Milan? No we dont. But Roma beat ye the other day I think 3-2 In San Siro so of course we might have a good chance. There away form Is very poor but there home form Is second to none I honestly dont believe Milan beat Celtic at home I will settle for 1-0 too celtic then roll on Milan :5drunk:

[lked]

It was 2-2 in San Siro and nobody is saying you don't have a chance let's wait and see :)

[Hail the hoops]

It was 2-2 in San Siro and nobody is saying you don't have a chance let's wait and see :)

Oh sorry I thought It was 3-2.

I was wondering Im going over with my woman so dont really want to be getting into trouble as In fighting which I wouldn't do anyways :w221:

But will be Milan fans be alright If I was In with them for example would there be trouble at the matches? Doubt the Celtic fans will start trouble although there often people got stabbed although wasnt started by Celtic fans.

Any advice on good places to go? I hear Milan Is horrible, no offence.

[rahul.acm]

Celtic this year is not the usual one. (no pun intended) They are doing very good in the league and they even scared Man U for a while (which pretty BIG for them). Just look at their position in this years table. Strachan is a very good manager. Boruc is one of the best prospects in the whole of Europe. Their strikers -- Zurawski and Vennegoor are also scoring at a decent rate. They have the international experience in their team with Gravesen and Nakamura.

Considering our current form I think it will be very difficult to get result except a loss (away). Even at home they will give us a tough time. Some of their players are well versed with our style of play and we might just get knocked out.

[Hail the hoops]

Are tickets for the match out today on the 5th for the game In Milan?

[Pireloke]

UEFA have already decided who plays In the final?
Sorry to say It doesn't work like that not like In Italy.

It's worse. Markus Merk annuled Sheva's valid goal in Barcelona because Mr. tooth had to win the cup. The whole year Barcelona got advantaged even in their group matches (vs Udinese it was even flagrant), then the Arsenal keeper got a red card in the final LMAO... it was obvious they had to win it and this year I can already predict who will win it, and no it's not Celtic, Milan or Barcelona although one of these three will be in the final, you'll see.

[Hail the hoops]

Well jesus mister know It all tell me I like gambling. This could be bet of the year.

[Xudong]

It's worse. Markus Merk annuled Sheva's valid goal in Barcelona because Mr. tooth had to win the cup. The whole year Barcelona got advantaged even in their group matches (vs Udinese it was even flagrant), then the Arsenal keeper got a red card in the final LMAO... it was obvious they had to win it and this year I can already predict who will win it, and no it's not Celtic, Milan or Barcelona although one of these three will be in the final, you'll see.

When we lost to Barcelona, I was really pissed off, but I really don't think that it was some conspiracy. It was just Merk's stupidity.

Don't be so negative. Then again, if you indeed had all these insider's information, Tony29 is desparately in need of your services. :tong:

Well whats that guy swearing for then?

Didnt mean to offened anyone I was just stating the fact that In Italy they knew who was gonna win didnt they? Not like that now.

No arrogance here to Milan fans. I jut hope Its a good match yes Milan are favourites I just hope Its a good game and will be great to see so many good footballers from Italy that wouldn't really get to see.
Except the world cup :cry:

When I said "arrogance", I didn't mean that it comes from you. I was actually referring to skyeceltic's post that Celtics can easily take Milan out. :5dito:

[Pireloke]

It will be Chelsea or Lyon, no doubt about it. I guess that would be the final unless they meet before of course, the winner of their match will get the prize.

Chelsea because UEFA likes stars and Chelsea has a team full of them, of course Barcelona has them too, but their turn passed, Real Madrid and Valencia won't get it because Spain got it last year.

The Italians won't get it because UEFA is pissed off with calciopoli and the recent violence, so no Roma, Inter or Milan. The teams who are left are not prestigious enough and don't sell as much sponsor deals ect... even Bayern doesn't fit the deal here, and honestly for the last two months they play very badly. PSV and Celtic are not big enough (for UEFA suits)

Lyon could be favored because since Marseille no french team won it and that's ages ago 1993 final vs. Milan. (1-0 Basile Boli, he got their only chance of the match in, a header on corner, am still sick because of it), also Lyon is the mounting star in Europe, but if I had to bet I'd take CFC, and it will hurt to see Sheva lift the cup in blue instead of red & black.

You see maybe you think I'm crazy or something, or bitter, but I've seen some crazy stuff happen in football, like Milan getting 3 red cards in Verona on the last Serie A day so we would lose the match and Napoli could win the scudetto, or Maradona scoreing vs. England in 1986 with the most flagrant handball of all time, and those two examples are just two of hundreds. I don't believe in fair games anymore, it's all a stage...

[Pireloke]

But then of course some times stuff happens that's not according to plan, like for example Italy winning the WC right in the middle of calciopoli, which was obviously not in Sepp Blatter's plans because he refused to hand Italy the world cup, Johansson had to do it instead...

or in 1982 little Northern Ireland beating Spain 0-1 in the Bernabeu in their own WC :) (The next match of course Spain got 2 penalties to see them through the group stages), it's moments like those, that aren't staged well enough that make it still worthwhile, who knows, Sheva might make an own goal for Milan against Chelsea because he thought he was playing with the striped guys... :D

[ACMILAN1983]

Pireloke, I'm giving you a public warning on your swearing. I requested you cut it out yesterday as I've had to edit your posts regularly and now again today I see more. I suggest you stop before you get yourself into more serious trouble.

[Pireloke]

Pireloke, I'm giving you a public warning on your swearing. I requested you cut it out yesterday as I've had to edit your posts regularly and now again today I see more. I suggest you stop before you get yourself into more serious trouble.

English is not my mothertongue. There is a function on this board that prevents editing of a post after 10 minutes, that's too fast for me to reread my posts and edit them when needed, often I get the "you cannot edit your post" sign, that's why there is "swearing" left in it sometimes, I think in Dutch and write in english here, what is not swearing in one language can be in another.

[AC_Milan_1899]

It will be Chelsea or Lyon, no doubt about it. I guess that would be the final unless they meet before of course, the winner of their match will get the prize.

Chelsea because UEFA likes stars and Chelsea has a team full of them, of course Barcelona has them too, but their turn passed, Real Madrid and Valencia won't get it because Spain got it last year.

The Italians won't get it because UEFA is pissed off with calciopoli and the recent violence, so no Roma, Inter or Milan. The teams who are left are not prestigious enough and don't sell as much sponsor deals ect... even Bayern doesn't fit the deal here, and honestly for the last two months they play very badly. PSV and Celtic are not big enough (for UEFA suits)

Lyon could be favored because since Marseille no french team won it and that's ages ago 1993 final vs. Milan. (1-0 Basile Boli, he got their only chance of the match in, a header on corner, am still sick because of it), also Lyon is the mounting star in Europe, but if I had to bet I'd take CFC, and it will hurt to see Sheva lift the cup in blue instead of red & black.

You see maybe you think I'm crazy or something, or bitter, but I've seen some crazy stuff happen in football, like Milan getting 3 red cards in Verona on the last Serie A day so we would lose the match and Napoli could win the scudetto, or Maradona scoreing vs. England in 1986 with the most flagrant handball of all time, and those two examples are just two of hundreds. I don't believe in fair games anymore, it's all a stage...

I was thinking about that too. And there is something fishy about it.

[skyeceltic]

When we lost to Barcelona, I was really pissed off, but I really don't think that it was some conspiracy. It was just Merk's stupidity.

Don't be so negative. Then again, if you indeed had all these insider's information, Tony29 is desparately in need of your services. :tong:



When I said "arrogance", I didn't mean that it comes from you. I was actually referring to skyeceltic's post that Celtics can easily take Milan out. :5dito:
If you read my post - I said Celtic were easily CAPABLE of winning it over 2 legs.Nothing arrogant about it .Its an opinion , everyone has one !

[Warro Bantan]

Oh sorry I thought It was 3-2.

I was wondering Im going over with my woman so dont really want to be getting into trouble as In fighting which I wouldn't do anyways :w221:

But will be Milan fans be alright If I was In with them for example would there be trouble at the matches? Doubt the Celtic fans will start trouble although there often people got stabbed although wasnt started by Celtic fans.

Any advice on good places to go? I hear Milan Is horrible, no offence. Having never been to Milan, I cannot answer you except to say that it would be quite unusual for anything untoward to happen to you, (unless you are in the home Curva, and do something extremely stupid)...as for out side the stadium (which is not on a high street) be very careful, its a big city, with big city problems...but, because Milan will win :D you shouldnt have any trouble with our tifosi (fans)

Back to the San Siro and your seats...SANT can tell you where you will be sitting, if u provide seat #s or some such info, and usually, if you are in a high price section, you wont be bothered much, if at all...he can also tell where to go for a :2dri: etc.

Milan fans, are generally a very well behaved lot, unlike those of our neighbours Inter.. :sagrin:

[Hail the hoops]

Your a Mod on Milan site but yet you have never been to Milan? So you were never at a match?

Not worried about me Its just the woman. What or where Is Curva?

I doubt myself there will be trouble. What do you mean city problems?

I have a question are flares allowed In San Siro or flare shots you shoot them out of a tube hey light up the sky If I let off some would I thrown out? Do you get searched when going In? Can you bring In alcohol to stadium or buy In stadium?

What happens In Milan If you are catch carrying a knife? Just asking dont think Im going there to kill someone I just carry one the whole time the blade Is about 8 inchs.

[Xudong]

If you read my post - I said Celtic were easily CAPABLE of winning it over 2 legs.Nothing arrogant about it .Its an opinion , everyone has one !

that was exactly how I read it. you said Celtics were EASILY capable of winning it over 2 legs. no matter how you stressd it, 'EASILY' is always a strong word. to me, that was everything arrogant about it. It is an opinion, so yes, you can have one. but to me, it was an arrogant one nontheless.

but I guess that's not important anyway. :)

[Xudong]

Your a Mod on Milan site but yet you have never been to Milan? So you were never at a match?

Not worried about me Its just the woman. What or where Is Curva?

I doubt myself there will be trouble. What do you mean city problems?

I have a question are flares allowed In San Siro or flare shots you shoot them out of a tube hey light up the sky If I let off some would I thrown out? Do you get searched when going In? Can you bring In alcohol to stadium or buy In stadium?

What happens In Milan If you are catch carrying a knife? Just asking dont think Im going there to kill someone I just carry one the whole time the blade Is about 8 inchs.

I would be surprised if they let you in with a knife with an 8-inch blade. :sweeteye:

And many Milan fans have never been to San Siro, including me.. :nervous:

[Hail the hoops]

Just meant the police would they charge me or Is It a big thing?

There Is some people saying that the AC Milan v Celtic game will either not go a head or will be played behind closed doors Is this true?

[Pireloke]

Ac Milan has fan clubs from South America to China, so we would need a stadium for millions if everyone would want to come at the same time.

I am supporter from Milan since 1984 and I never been to San Siro yet (because I don't have the finances) but I've attended to almost all matches Milan played in Northern France, Belgium, Holland, and Western Germany. I will get to San Siro one day though, muslims would say "go to mekka once in your life" fits extremely well, Milan is a religion for me.

[Hail the hoops]

I am supporter from Milan since 1984 and I never been to San Siro yet

Dont think this the wrong why but IMO your not really a true fan unless you have been to a home game.

Dont have finance? Man I dont work and Im going to Milan for sure.

[zlatanov]

Dont have finance? Man I dont work and Im going to Milan for sure.
and I am sure you have a wife and children to take care of?
And if you don't work, where did you get the money from ... just curious?

[Pireloke]

Dont think this the wrong why but IMO your not really a true fan unless you have been to a home game.


You have absolutely no clue of being a real fan or not. Especialy since you can't judge people from a forum on the Internet. read some posts in another of these forums, you might get a slight idea who I am, and I'm not affraid of peeps even if they're as big as two shwarzeneggers standing on top of each other.

[rahul.acm]

Bigger the club, farther the fans will be from home, more expensive the trip.

So,

Milan vs. Celtic

I don't think there is much to say.

[Pireloke]

Also, if I would want to go and prioritize attending a match at San Siro over anything else I could go I suppose, but I'm not alone, I have a wife and two kids with a third on the way...

So If I have to choose between San Siro or sending my oldest kid on a school trip to Switzerland, well I think the latter is a bit more important, besides San Siro isn't going anywhere, I still have time to get there, when time and finances permit. (maybe I will be as old and bald as Galliani when I finaly get there but I will make it, that's for certain)

Also last time I checked Milan was still in Italy so from where I live it's not an organized trip like the Celtic supporters will travel at group prizes but i'll have to pay everything @full price :) Maybe I should play the lottery more, but then again I never had luck in games...

[Xudong]

and I am sure you have a wife and children to take care of?
And if you don't work, where did you get the money from ... just curious?

I am curious too. ;)

[Hail the hoops]

Yes I have two kids and a fiance.

You might laugh but I gamble for a living.

Pireloke we get a trip works out about €500 - €600 so It isnt cheap even going In groups though Im just going with the woman. Flights were too expensive from Ireland ryanair put them up for matches. Sogoing to England first staying there a night then to Turin then Milan for two nights back to England two nights then back home to Ireland.

Altogether paying for me and woman flights to England €150 flightsto Turin €250 Hotel €350 tickets, then spending money? But worth It to see my team play + Its very long journey.

[zlatanov]

then you do work, gambling or an office job, it's income after all and that's what it all comes to in the end of the day.
It's not cheap but it's not overly expensive either - in the US a 2-3-day trip to Milan with game ticket, round-trip ticket and accomodations go for a good $2,500+/person.

You for one can afford to go, and good for you, but that doesn't mean that other people are in the same boat as you, especially true for most people outside the U.S., Europe, and the Far East ... that's why I found your previous comments about who's a "true" fan and who isn't, a bit "misplaced".

[Hail the hoops]

Well I don't mean to offend anyone.

Me If I had a house If I didn't have the money would remortgage It.

Then again thats just me. Yes your right I do work although many people regard It as not working. Make a nice Income anyone could do It ye had the time.

Anyways anyone know If Its behind closed doors?

Id say thats about €2,000 alot of money alright. Then about €1000 spending well for us anyways we drink ALOT.

[Xudong]

Well I don't mean to offend anyone.

Me If I had a house If I didn't have the money would remortgage It.

Then again thats just me. Yes your right I do work although many people regard It as not working. Make a nice Income anyone could do It ye had the time.

Anyways anyone know If Its behind closed doors?

Id say thats about €2,000 alot of money alright. Then about €1000 spending well for us anyways we drink ALOT.



It is interesting to know that you gamble to make a living. You probably have a lot to share with Tony29 (one of our members here who happens to gamble a little bit. :D).

As for the match, I personally don't think that it will be played behind closed doors.

[Pireloke]

Well I don't mean to offend anyone.

Me If I had a house If I didn't have the money would remortgage It.

Then again thats just me. Yes your right I do work although many people regard It as not working. Make a nice Income anyone could do It ye had the time.

Anyways anyone know If Its behind closed doors?

Id say thats about €2,000 alot of money alright. Then about €1000 spending well for us anyways we drink ALOT.

Yeah, Scots and Irish drink a lot and hold their liquor better than the English :) Also I never had trouble with Scottish supporters (at least during the eighties) and Belgium played a lot vs. Scotland and Ireland back then (4 of 5 times at least can't remember exactly)

[Warro Bantan]

Dont think this the wrong why but IMO your not really a true fan unless you have been to a home game.. Oops! Gave myself away there I guess! Yup, I am not a true fan...dang...and here I thought I was a tried and true Rosseneri tifosi...

Ahh well, back to the day job then...

[zlatanov]

Oops! Gave myself away there I guess! Yup, I am not a true fan...dang...and here I thought I was a tried and true Rosseneri tifosi...

Ahh well, back to the day job then...
again that mouth of yours ... see, if you kept quite we wouldn't have known :rolleyes: :grinser:

[curry chicken]

FOR SHAME WARRO. :broken:

A bit on the fans and away game situation for Celtic supporters...

ITALIAN PLAN COULD AFFECT HOOPS FANS

Article here: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_1899408,00.html

I hope things have calmed down enough in the next four weeks that Milan can play this CL game the way it should be played...lots of fans from both sides, cheering on their boys.

[Hail the hoops]

Ban away supporters from entering the ground but yet let home fans In? :1ang: :1ang: :1ang: :1ang: :1ang:

Oh my god. I mean come on what rubbish Is that surely that cant be right nor can It be fare.

If It was the case you would see every Celtic fan wearing Milan jersey then the Milan jersey would be comnig off.

[Pireloke]

I guess we will know soon enough as Inter's home match versus Valencia in CL is around the same time Celtic will host Milan, so we will see what happens with Inter and Valencia supporters

[Blacktop]

So I guess the games will go on and this matter will be swept under the rug by the IFGC as usual. Sigh.

[Warro Bantan]

It wont be swept under the rug BMW......

But we, in fact, run the risk of having matches played behind closed doors, until stadia meet the laws.....so there will be nothing "as usual" for our teams, worse, if we have to play at home, in an empty stadium, while our visitors have the benefit of thousands of their fans cheering them on in our "away" fixtures...the advantage over the two legs is decidedly theirs.

The issue for us is, that we have already paid the council of Milan (along with Inter) several millions for the necessary refurbishments, but as usual, the council (substitute: "local government" if that helps) have been taking their own sweet time....and now that the stuff has hit the fan, we stand to be disadvantaged.

Now, if the rules for stadium safety are upheld, and the stadia fixed...how does that stop fans from fighting outside the stadia, where the terrible incident that ended up with a life lost actually took place...

The violence prone Ultra´s need to be infiltrated, then put out of business...but in a country where the Mafia has ruled for some time...I dont see this happening in the near future...also, some of these Ultra groups hold the clubs hostage as it is...so how do you put a stop to that sort of relationship?

The socio-economic causes of the fan violence also need to be examined..and its obvious that they are more serious in the south, where this violence seems almost endemic, vis a vis the north, where these activities take place only rarely.

The clubs have a point, but so too does the Govt...what is needed now, is the willingness (on both sides) to see that a repeat of this incident doesnt take place.

Using the "English" approach is for me, not totally applicable, as the culture etc is different, and what works for a English Hooligan wont necessairly work for an Italian Ultra tifosi.

I have no answers to this...except what I have already stated above...

[Warro Bantan]

Update on the Milan V Celtic game:

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/feb12j.html

Basically away fans should be able to attend..

[Hail the hoops]

Is it true you have to have I.D. and the name on your I.D. has to match the name on the ticket?

[hitmannq8]

Even if that is so, will that be too hard?

[curry chicken]

Update on the Milan V Celtic game:

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/feb12j.html

Basically away fans should be able to attend..

Sounds promising. Galliani's touting 70, 000 seats to be filled or something like that. In a related observation: Michel Platini should either shave it off or wear a hat. He's UEFA chief now yo, get with the style.

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And looks like Hoops defender JEAN-JOEL PERRIER-DOUMBE (what a name! :stoned: ) has already started the pre-game press battle...through SMS.

"We've got a big game coming up against AC Milan but even though they will start strong favourites we won't let ourselves be pushed around, especially as Milan haven't been performing as well as they did last season.

"Besides, you can see from the fact that we beat Manchester United in the group stages that we are capable of causing a shock.

"My former Rennes team-mate, Yoann Gourcuff, now plays for Milan and as far as he and I are concerned the battle has started as we have been sending each other threatening text messages." :D

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/tm_method=full&objectid=18614188&siteid=66633-name_page.html

It would be REAL FREAKING SHAME if Gorky ends up on the bench for both legs of the game...I mean he's already talkin' the talk through text..now Carlito has to let him walk the walk. :diablo:

[killiegradge]

Aye its hotin up.Only 6 days to go and the BRN SCOZIA are excited!
FORZA MILAN
FORZA BRN SCOZIA
FORZA IL BARONE

[Blacktop]

Update on the Milan V Celtic game:

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/feb12j.html

Basically away fans should be able to attend..
That's good...I'm sure it was a rumor but I hated the proposition of us playing the first leg in Newcastle, as Celtic would've held home-field advantage over there as well.

[curry chicken]

Milan's official site says that Celtic Park has been SOLD OUT. :sagrin:

[Warro Bantan]

Ahh well, there goes my planned trip!!

[Hail the hoops]

Even if that is so, will that be too hard?

Well I dont know you tell me how I will be able to get two ticket's with me and my partner's name and DOB on them?

Milan's official site says that Celtic Park has been SOLD OUT. :sagrin:

Yep sold out to season ticket's holders ages ago. I think Milan gave back some ticket's LOL so they released them to one members.

[rossoneri]

nakamura and hesselink or how is his name are two dangerous for milan .

[milanista mosta]

We must win!

[Kaka1899]

This question goes out to anybody that lives in the Uk

Is Milan Vs Celtic on sky sports 1,2,3 when we play them in the first leg or second i know that Its Man U against Lille on Itv any clues guys??

[wheels]

This question goes out to anybody that lives in the Uk

Is Milan Vs Celtic on sky sports 1,2,3 when we play them in the first leg or second i know that Its Man U against Lille on Itv any clues guys??
Celtic are on Sky Sports 2. Madrid-Bayern on Sky Sports Xtra.

[Dr Milano]

oo you can see gillete soccer special on sky sports 1 i think lmao ... keeping you up with the scores :smileani: but you probably knew that

hey wheels are you from scotland didnt now they did sky sports to be honest over there , i thought you guys used setanta a lot more ... all your games are on that arent they

[wheels]

oo you can see gillete soccer special on sky sports 1 i think lmao ... keeping you up with the scores :smileani: but you probably knew that

hey wheels are you from scotland didnt now they did sky sports to be honest over there , i thought you guys used setanta a lot more ... all your games are on that arent they
I'm in Ireland. We get the British version of Sky over here. Setanta have the rights to the SPL but Sky show the Champions league games (aswell as ITV Scotland).

[Dr Milano]

I'm in Ireland. We get the British version of Sky over here. Setanta have the rights to the SPL but Sky show the Champions league games (aswell as ITV Scotland).
oo right right cool :devf: thats good then i guess

[Paddy De Nagan]

I'm in Ireland. We get the British version of Sky over here. Setanta have the rights to the SPL but Sky show the Champions league games (aswell as ITV Scotland).


Setanta Ireland are showing Celtic v Milan

[Paddy De Nagan]

Nesta is out of both legs. Darn.
With San Siro reduced to half capacity, away leg has become more important!
I'm working for the first half. It's going to be horrible not knowing what's happening!
Off for the 2nd leg.

[curry chicken]

A question out to the Canadian peeps...who's showing the game? I don't have RAI international or GolTv (must hassle family for that soon). Might just end up trying my luck with livestream...

Either way I won't be attending class for both legs. I think I'm coming down with a little something, must be the Tuesday flu. :D

[wheels]

1-2 to Celtic today.

The 1st goal was a pass from Nakamura to Vennegoor and back to Nakamura. Naka then released Beattie down the line and he scored from a tight angle.

The freekick for the 2nd goal was all about Naka again. About 4 or 5 passes went through him in 15-20 seconds. The final pass was to Vennegoor who got pulled back by the Aberdeen defender. Freekick on the edge of the box, there's more chance he'll score than miss. He scored on the keepers side of the goal.

We controlled most of the game but Aberdeen had their chances. Finally in the 89th minute a long ball by their keeper was flicked on to Aberdeen's striker who put the ball through Boruc's legs.

Naka's 9th goal and 20th assist of the season aswell as the man of the match award.

[zlatanov]

A question out to the Canadian peeps...who's showing the game? I don't have RAI international or GolTv (must hassle family for that soon). Might just end up trying my luck with livestream...

Either way I won't be attending class for both legs. I think I'm coming down with a little something, must be the Tuesday flu. :D
I don't think anyone's showing the game live - Rai doesn't have CL at all, TLN is showing the Inter game, TSN is showing Celtic-Milan but only on replay the same day.
the only SAT cable channel that has the game live, that I know off, is ESPN 2, Spanish version, but it's probably not available in Canada. ESPN Deportes also has the game but on replay.

[zlatanov]

for some reason, Carlo doubts that Gila will recover for the Celtic game - most probably he got injured in training - and pippo's condition is yet to be evaluated and only then a decision on whether he would play or not will be made ... chances are, Pippo will be foit enough for the bench but not ready for a whole game.
That leaves us with RO as a lone striker and Aubumeyang, and maybe Pippo too, as reserve options.

[wheels]

That can only be good news for us. Oliveira wouldn't be suited to playing the lone striker role, would he?

[zlatanov]

That can only be good news for us. Oliveira wouldn't be suited to playing the lone striker role, would he?
actually, I think that's exactly what he played fot Betis amd he excelled in that position.
a front line of Gourcuff, Kaka, RO will be a very dangerous one, I think, with lots of skill and speed.

[Tony29.]

actually, I think that's exactly what he played fot Betis amd he excelled in that position.
a front line of Gourcuff, Kaka, RO will be a very dangerous one, I think, with lots of skill and speed.
With Ancelotti in charge, i wouldn't be suprised to see a midfield consisted of Pirlo, Gattuso, Ambrosini and Brocchi, with Kaka and RO upfront.
Or he may try again playing Cafu as midfielder, like he did some 2 weeks ago.
I don't think Gourcuff is one of his favourites and i won't be suprised if he won't include him in starting 11 !

[wheels]

Yeah, I'd say he'll put out a solid team and try to play for a 0-0 or sneak a win.

[zlatanov]

I don't think Carlo has anything against Gorky. He's always underlined what a great talent the Frenchman is even if he didn't have to say anything flattering. Plus, whenever Gorky has been given the chance, he has hardly ever disappointed, on the contrary, he's been great most of the time, so Carlo would be able to find many drawbacks in him even if he wanted to.

Carlo himself said that Gourcuff needed time to adjust to the italian game and also to the training process at Milanello. This whole process was hampered by Gorky's cracked ribs injury which kept him for close to 2 months on the sidelines. That;s why I think the main reason why Carlo keeps Gorky out is to give him time to catch up in his understanding of how Milan plays as a team and make up for the trainings that he missed due to that injury.

Based on how rarely Gorky has been used so far, I guess a safe bet is to suggest that he would be on the bench vs Celtic. I, however, think that he will start alongside Kaka with Brocchi, Pirlo and Gattuso in midfield, especially with Seedorf suffering from a muscle strain, which made him miss the Siena game.
Nothin more solid, and at the same time preserving the danger up front, than a X-tree formation with 3 pacey and techical players at the front (and Gorky is some tackler too).

Forza Gorky :D

[Tony29.]

Yeah, I'd say he'll put out a solid team and try to play for a 0-0 or sneak a win.
Milan won't play for 0:0 , i'm positive about that ( note that i'm not a Milan fan and i'm not defending them as a fan).
It's simply not in Milan's, or Ancelotti's nature to play for 0:0.
Of course, the match may end 0:0 but it certanly won't be because Kaka and Co. entered the pitch with a "Lets keep goalless draw" thought, or because the Italian team played Catenaccio.
Both coaches will analyse the other team, and Celtic's coach will see there's no chance for them to win the midfield batle. That's why i believe Milan will have most of the possesion on this match, and it means they will most probably create at least 2-3 serious chances.
Celtic's coach probably already knows Milan's weakness ( read : entire defence) and he'll try to use the same recipe many minows from serie A used this year against Milan.

IMO, we'll see 2-3 goals on this match !

[Mystik]

With Ancelotti in charge, i wouldn't be suprised to see a midfield consisted of Pirlo, Gattuso, Ambrosini and Brocchi, with Kaka and RO upfront.
Or he may try again playing Cafu as midfielder, like he did some 2 weeks ago.
I don't think Gourcuff is one of his favourites and i won't be suprised if he won't include him in starting 11 !
I agree with this here...especially as Ambro scored the winner(or at least had a major part) today against Siena. If we do play a midfield with 3 DM's...don't expect those 2-3 great chances against Celtic.

[Tony29.]

I don't think Carlo has anything against Gorky. He's always underlined what a great talent the Frenchman is even if he didn't have to say anything flattering. Plus, whenever Gorky has been given the chance, he has hardly ever disappointed, on the contrary, he's been great most of the time, so Carlo would be able to find many drawbacks in him even if he wanted to.

I don't think it will be the case with Gourcuff, but his situation reminds me of one similar situation in Juventus 8 years ago, when Ancelotti wasn't giving the chance to another young Frenchman even though Del Piero was injured for the entire season, and Di Livio had his worst season in Juventus ( I'm mentioning Di Livio because the young Frenchman played as a left winger/attacker back then, and Di Livio was also LM in his last season at Juve).

He was playing Fonseca as Inzaghi's partner, when Fonseca was injured he was playing with Inzaghi only.
And Di Livio had a Seedorf like season, but he was never replaced by the young Frenchman *

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* You know who am i talking about :)

[zlatanov]

well, that frenchman was never that good on the wings to begin with. Now that he playing in England, he does give the impression that he would do great as a winger, but in Italy space was never in abundance no matter who you play.
And that Frenchman, not entirely sure but I don;t think that, apart from those two goals he scored vs Lazio - thus helping Milan win the scudetto :) - he made the most of the chances he was given either ... soemthing that can't be said about Gorky.

[Tony29.]

well, that frenchman was never that good on the wings to begin with. Now that he playing in England, he does give the impression that he would do great as a winger, but in Italy space was never in abundance no matter who you play.
And that Frenchman, not entirely sure but I don;t think that, apart from those two goals he scored vs Lazio - thus helping Milan win the scudetto :) - he made the most of the chances he was given either ... soemthing that can't be said about Gorky.
He was still the best option as LM , but he was always on the bench ( only 5 times starter).
The first time he was given a chance as an attacker ( Ancelotti must take the credit for probably being the first one who put Henry as a striker. Although, it happened because 3 days afterwards Juve played that historical match against ManUtd in CL and the attacking duo was rested) he scored 2 goals against Lazio. But in next 5 matches till the end of the season Henry was again kept on the bench.

Dunno if you'll agree with me but Gorky is far from impressive in his last matches, and look at where did it take him - on the bench match after match, while Seedorf gets to play no matter how pathetic he is.
It was similar with Henry. He played below average on some matches ( still better than Di Livio, even Conte ) and he was punished to sit on the bench till the end of the season.

[Tony29.]

And just to add this and i won't go off topic anymore : That was by far the worst season for Juve since i'm watching them. They managed to get an Intertoto spot at the end only. Nothing was functioning and Ancelotti was still consistant in not giving a chance to Henry to show what is he capable of

[ACMILAN1983]

Dunno if you'll agree with me but Gorky is far from impressive in his last matches

Why was he far from impressive? I think in the opportunities he's given, he's excelled and always played a prominent role in the midfield. Added to that after almost every time he's played in the side it has resulted in praise from a respected person in the world of football. For a 20yr old in a club like Milan that's very impressive.

We have to remember, at his age most players are still at smaller clubs where they are trying to find their feet. Some are starting to shine, but mostly get surrounded by media hype to make them seem as some kind of wonderkid when in reality there's no real substance to their play yet. Gourcuff is already getting shouts for a regular spot in Milan, who I think also deserve credit for shielding him from the media. On top of that, his performances have shown a great deal of maturity, as though he's been accustomed to the role for years and has not made any notable tactical or technical mistakes in any games he's played so far.

[Tony29.]

Why was he far from impressive? I think in the opportunities he's given, he's excelled and always played a prominent role in the midfield. Added to that after almost every time he's played in the side it has resulted in praise from a respected person in the world of football. For a 20yr old in a club like Milan that's very impressive.

We have to remember, at his age most players are still at smaller clubs where they are trying to find their feet. Some are starting to shine, but mostly get surrounded by media hype to make them seem as some kind of wonderkid when in reality there's no real substance to their play yet. Gourcuff is already getting shouts for a regular spot in Milan, who I think also deserve credit for shielding him from the media. On top of that, his performances have shown a great deal of maturity, as though he's been accustomed to the role for years and has not made any notable tactical or technical mistakes in any games he's played so far.
Compared to the matches he gave at the beggining, his last 5-6 matches were below par .
The last time he was a starter was against Arezzo and was IMO the worst one on the field. The last time he was a starter in serie A was on December 10th 2006 against Torino and he sucked again. The last two times he was a starter he failed and Carlo "punished" him with the bench !

No doubt he's a class player ( i like him, one of the rare players from Milan i like), and he'll make it , but kepping him on the bench constantly ain't the right thing to do, imo, and eventhough Ancelotti is muuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better than me in football tactics and selecting Milan's starting 11 , i believe he's making a mistake for not giving more playing time to Gourcuff ( from the kick-off, that is)

[Mystik]

Remember he was coming off an injury during that little period of time where he was below his "AEK debut standard".

[Dr Milano]

the celtic fans are getting really annoying .... they are like woo milan can play with jesus and pope up front an we ll win

i hope all this backfires on the lot of them and milan do pick up the win at Cp

lets hope its a really big one too

[zlatanov]

wait, aren't you a celtic fan yourself or at least you were passing yourself for one at some point in time. :dontkn:

[Jim_UK]

Doc you seem to change your support everyday :googly:

How are we supposed to keep track? :D

[wheels]

the celtic fans are getting really annoying .... they are like woo milan can play with jesus and pope up front an we ll win

Annoyed at what? :lol: Milan have been on Setanta a lot so we've seen a lot of them. We're confident we can win at Celtic Park. Nobody's confident for the return leg though.

Anyway...

Questi i convocati rossoneri per Celtic-Milan:

PORTIERI: Storari, Kalac, Fiori;

DIFENSORI: Cafu, Kaladze, Maldini, Costacurta, Simic, Jankulovski, Bonera, Oddo;

CENTROCAMPISTI: Ambrosini, Brocchi, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà, Pirlo, Seedorf;

ATTACCANTI: Gilardino, Ricardo Oliveira, Di Gennaro.

[ACMILAN1983]

Compared to the matches he gave at the beggining, his last 5-6 matches were below par .
The last time he was a starter was against Arezzo and was IMO the worst one on the field. The last time he was a starter in serie A was on December 10th 2006 against Torino and he sucked again. The last two times he was a starter he failed and Carlo "punished" him with the bench !

No doubt he's a class player ( i like him, one of the rare players from Milan i like), and he'll make it , but kepping him on the bench constantly ain't the right thing to do, imo, and eventhough Ancelotti is muuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better than me in football tactics and selecting Milan's starting 11 , i believe he's making a mistake for not giving more playing time to Gourcuff ( from the kick-off, that is)

I must say I disagree, I mean against Torino and Arezzo I don't think he was particularly bad at all. You have to remember in the matches he started in at the beginning of the season he was argubly the MOM in most of those matches, and to expect him to continue that form is really expecting too much imo.

I agree though he needs more playing time, as gaining consistency in your play when you're lucky to only play 10-15 mins in a match is really close to impossible.

[Ghost]

Am i the only one who is scared at the lack of striking force, I just dont know something about the Celtic game is making me feel all nervous!

[wheels]

A couple of articles:
http://www.sundayherald.com/sport/shfootball/display.var.1201104.0.the_quiet_man.php
http://www.sundayherald.com/sport/shfootball/display.var.1201076.0.homeland_security.php

"Only Monaco have taken a higher percentage of points from their home games than Celtic since the Champions League began in the early 1990s."

[Ghost]

Wheels we will try to outplay you - Even tho half your team is probably pissed up anyway. looooool

[Mystik]

We'll only play one striker. Probably a 4-4-1-1 formation.

[Tony29.]

A couple of articles:
http://www.sundayherald.com/sport/shfootball/display.var.1201104.0.the_quiet_man.php
http://www.sundayherald.com/sport/shfootball/display.var.1201076.0.homeland_security.php

"Only Monaco have taken a higher percentage of points from their home games than Celtic since the Champions League began in the early 1990s."
Yes, Celtic has rather impressive home record in CL , with 9 wins ( Juventus, Lyon, Manchester Utd, Porto, Benfica etc.) 2 draws ( Milan and Bayern) and only 1 defeat ( Barcelona) . The goal difference 18:7 is also pretty good.

But if we take a look at their away matches then we'll see why they never made it to the 1/8 finals in the past.
They are still waiting for an away win, they do have 1 sweet draw ( against Barcelona) , and they have 11 defeats ( out of 12 away matches).
Their away matches goal difference is 10:29.

So, in total your team has 10W - 3D - 12L ( 28:36).

Compare this with Milan's 54-30-24 (156:87) record and you'll see why these guys here are such optimists.
Also, Milan's away record ain't bad eather - 20-18-13 (52:37) . Actually, Milan has the best away record in Champions league since 1992/93 season when this league began.

[wheels]

We know our away record is poor. Nobody's confident for the match in San Siro. :)

[Dr Milano]

wait, aren't you a celtic fan yourself or at least you were passing yourself for one at some point in time. :dontkn:

:wth: you lot give me one reason why i should stop supporting milan

you can look at my past i dont drink , or have crack now and again lmao

im a milanista .. Io Sono Milanista

but my spl team is celtic :dumpf:

lets move on ... oo wheels .. im just annoyed cause there calling our players one by one .. calling inzaghi a diving B@ste** and the lot .. im on talkceltic by the way

[Dr Milano]

Doc you seem to change your support everyday :googly:

How are we supposed to keep track? :D

its called using common sense you numpty :5horse: and if you want can you tell me who i have supported then

oo wait ill tell ya that one - MILAN :tong: case settled

[Kaka1899]

haha you should go read those comments from the celtic fans on the Milan thread!

[Dr Milano]

haha you should go read those comments from the celtic fans on the Milan thread!
:sagrin: ive won mate .... they can f off ... lmao

[sveto]

Guys, I know many of you have not notice, but since November game vs messina at San Siro, Carlo Ancelotti has been wearing dark red dress shirt in every game, this guy is superstitious big time, but since then our results has been improved immensely.
Forza Milan

[humanTORCH]

if only ronaldo is available...our strikeforce really sucks :depress:
Anyway a draw will be a good result. :cool:

[lked]

Ronaldo isn't available not just for this game but all of them in CL i mean cuz he played for Real madrid this year and these are rules . Our only striker who is ready for this game is Oliveira , Gila maybe ..

[Blacktop]

Guys, I know many of you have not notice, but since November game vs messina at San Siro, Carlo Ancelotti has been wearing dark red dress shirt in every game, this guy is superstitious big time, but since then our results has been improved immensely.
Forza Milan
I'm no authority on fashion, but I must say he looks good in dark colors. He looked like an idiot whenever he wore a long overcoat (he wore a gray one during the '05 Euroderby - yech); I kept waiting for him to flash someone. :D

[Rando]

we must score at least an away goal! if gila cant play, then kaka should play as second striker, with gourcuff and seedorf/brocchi supporting or probably gourcuff can play as second striker, he has enough talent to play at any positions!

[Kaka1899]

thers a guy on the Celtic forum who claims to be a Milan supporter and said i hope Kaka leaves in the summer we dont need him!

[sveto]

I'm no authority on fashion, but I must say he looks good in dark colors. He looked like an idiot whenever he wore a long overcoat (he wore a gray one during the '05 Euroderby - yech); I kept waiting for him to flash someone. :D

IT is not about fashion, he simply believes that dark red dress shirt is bringing luck to the team, every single game
just watch him tomorrow vs celtic or sunday vs sampdoria

[zlatanov]

thers a guy on the Celtic forum who claims to be a Milan supporter and said i hope Kaka leaves in the summer we dont need him!
it's a big world, there are all sorts of animals out there :D

[Kaka1899]

haha i suppose Zlat

[mougnat1]

Does anyone know how to get Milan Channel in North America, or online???

[milanista mosta]

Well..about Milan Channel,i dont know,but you can watch it over the net using this page. Read cerfuly instructions ot the page...
http://www.myp2p.eu/Programs/PPStream.htm

[Arildonardo]

According to Football Italia we will play with Kalac in goal... I have no faith in this guy and I think he